Well, as of today we do have two of the four new hatches installed. I have no idea where the other two hatches are. By the way, if any Vagabond owners are considering replacing original hatches, they are bolted to the entire deck area. So you have to remove the ceiling liner and cut the bolts out. Otherwise, it will be an almost impossible challenge to get the hatches out. We think we are happy with the hatches but we are waiting for the hurricane which is supposed to hit sometime this weekend. It sure would be nice to have dry sheets after a downpour.
Today, we had an experienced marine electricial come to re-wire some of the switches that were "jerry rigged" (sp) and we found a lot of things wrong and possibly a fire hazard. It's all just gutting us, but I guess that's what to expect when you buy someone else's boat. The electrician expects to work on the wiring for three days, and then the electronics technician can come in an install the electronics properly. He thinks he might just be able to get the auto-pilot to work. Fingers crossed!
Think the mizzen boom stackpack is all finished and we are just waiting for the sailmaker to find time in his busy day to bring it down and fit it on. Mac has been busy working around the boat, while I pretty well do nothing. Whenever I clean out a corner, a little elf finds something to put there. I guess space on a boat is a valuable commodity.
I think I will be happiest when Ryen's Quest is finally put on the stern and we celebrate by making the Gods happy.
I am not entirely sure that Ryen's Quest will be ready to push off in October, but Allan swears if he has to row the boat out of the harbour, he will be leaving on his date. And with Mac as his crew, this is one thing I can count on!
So in two days I will be leaving the boat and going to visit with my family for as long as they will have me . Hopefully, all will be done when I return.
Today, we had an experienced marine electricial come to re-wire some of the switches that were "jerry rigged" (sp) and we found a lot of things wrong and possibly a fire hazard. It's all just gutting us, but I guess that's what to expect when you buy someone else's boat. The electrician expects to work on the wiring for three days, and then the electronics technician can come in an install the electronics properly. He thinks he might just be able to get the auto-pilot to work. Fingers crossed!
Think the mizzen boom stackpack is all finished and we are just waiting for the sailmaker to find time in his busy day to bring it down and fit it on. Mac has been busy working around the boat, while I pretty well do nothing. Whenever I clean out a corner, a little elf finds something to put there. I guess space on a boat is a valuable commodity.
I think I will be happiest when Ryen's Quest is finally put on the stern and we celebrate by making the Gods happy.
I am not entirely sure that Ryen's Quest will be ready to push off in October, but Allan swears if he has to row the boat out of the harbour, he will be leaving on his date. And with Mac as his crew, this is one thing I can count on!
So in two days I will be leaving the boat and going to visit with my family for as long as they will have me . Hopefully, all will be done when I return.
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